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Code · Washington · Title 46 — Motor Vehicles · Chapter 46.17

RCW 46.17.005

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(1)A person who applies for a vehicle registration or for any other right to operate a vehicle on the highways of this state shall pay a four dollar and fifty cent filing fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(2)A person who applies for a certificate of title shall pay a five dollar and fifty cent filing fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(3)The filing fees established in this section must be distributed under RCW 46.68.400 .
[ 2019 c 417 s 3 ; 2010 c 161 s 501 .]
Notes:
Findings — Intent — 2019 c 417: See note following RCW 46.17.040 .
Effective date — Intent — Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session — 2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013 .
RCW 46.17.005
Filing fees. (Effective January 1, 2026.)
(1)A person who applies for a vehicle registration or for any other right to operate a vehicle on the highways of this state shall pay a $6 filing fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(2)A person who applies for a certificate of title shall pay a $6.50 filing fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law.
(3)The filing fees established in this section must be distributed under RCW 46.68.400 .
[ 2025 c 417 s 107 ; 2019 c 417 s 3 ; 2010 c 161 s 501 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2025 c 417 ss 104, 105, 107-110, 201-206, 301-303, 604, and 903: See note following RCW 46.17.355 .
Applicability — 2025 c 417 ss 104, 105, and 107-110: See note following RCW 46.17.355 .
Findings — Intent — 2025 c 417: See note following RCW 82.38.030 .
Findings — Intent — 2019 c 417: See note following RCW 46.17.040 .
Effective date — Intent — Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session — 2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013 .
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